Species

Acanthicus adonis

A spotted pleco that outgrows almost every home aquarium it enters.

Xenomystus nigri

The knifefish that barks, breathes air, and swims backwards with ease.

Chaca bankanensis

A master of disguise that lures prey with its own barbels like a living trap.

Chitala chitala

A massive, humped river predator rarely seen in the trade despite its size and character.

Papyrocranus afer

A rare African giant with a striking undulating fin and a fierce attitude.

Notopterus notopterus

A nocturnal predator that outgrows most home aquariums faster than expected.

Lepidocephalichthys jonklaasi

A rare Sri Lankan loach hidden beneath leaf litter, seldom seen in the hobby.

Bagrus meridionalis

A giant Lake Malawi catfish with one of the most complex social lives in freshwater.

Synodontis albolineata

A small, community-friendly squeaker from Cameroon and Gabon that rarely reaches the trade.

Chitala blanci

A massive Mekong predator that will outgrow almost any home aquarium.

Synodontis robbianus

A compact, hardy West African catfish that's surprisingly manageable for beginners.

Chitala hypselonotus

A massive, air-breathing knifefish from the jungle rivers of Borneo and Sumatra.